Synopsis
Three steelworkers enlist in the army and are sent to Vietnam, one leaving behind a rushed marriage, the others a shared love. What they encounter during the war changes their lives forever.
Key facts
Cast
Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale, John Savage, Meryl Streep, George Dzundza, Rutanya Alda, Pierre Segui
Original language
English
First release
December 8, 1978 (Belgium)
Production companies
EMI Films, Universal Pictures
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Film Editing, Academy Award for Best Sound
Setting
Pennsylvania
Filming locations
Pittsburgh, Bangkok, Thailand
Crew
Screenplay
Deric Washburn
Producer
Barry Spikings, John Peverall, Michael Cimino, Michael Deeley
Cinematography
Vilmos Zsigmond
Editing
Peter Zinner
Music
Stanley Myers
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Locarno International Film Festival 2015 generic
- BAFTA Awards 1980 generic
- Academy Awards 1979 academy_award
- Berlin International Film Festival 1979 generic
- Directors Guild of America 1978 generic ★ Winner
Titles
| Original title | The Deer Hunter | |
| Québec French title | Voyage au bout de l'enfer |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Deer Hunter (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Stanley Myers (1979) | 16 releases, 1979-1982: Capitol Records, Liberty |
| CD | The Deer Hunter (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Stanley Myers (1979) | 8 releases, 1989-2018: Capitol Records |
| Cassette | The Deer Hunter (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Stanley Myers (1979) | 3 releases, 1979-1989: Capitol Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Belgium | December 8, 1978 |
| Theatrical | Finland | December 8, 1978 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 8, 1978 |
| Theatrical | Australia | February 22, 1979 |
| Theatrical | United States | February 23, 1979 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | February 27, 1979 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | March 3, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | March 3, 1979 |
| Theatrical | France | March 7, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Germany | March 8, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Austria | March 9, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | March 9, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Spain | March 12, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Japan | March 17, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Italy | March 27, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | March 30, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Greece | April 5, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | April 5, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | October 26, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | December 25, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | March 1, 1990 |
| Television | Sweden | October 29, 1995 |
| Television | Netherlands | August 4, 2002 |
| Television | Brazil | August 31, 2005 |
| Streaming | France | January 1, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | August 16, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Italy | June 28, 2018 |
| Theatrical | France | July 25, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Norway | December 6, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Russia | June 20, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | September 8, 2022 |
| Theatrical | Poland | November 21, 2025 |
| Television | France | February 28, 2026 |
| Television | France | July 25, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Czech Republic | February 1, 1993 |
| Home video | France | November 5, 1997 |
| Home video | United States | March 31, 1998 |
| Home video | France | July 9, 1998 |
| Home video | Sweden | April 25, 2002 |
| Home video | Brazil | April 14, 2004 |
| Home video | United States | September 5, 2005 |
| Home video | Norway | July 13, 2007 |
| Home video | France | September 23, 2008 |
| Home video | Netherlands | September 24, 2009 |
| Home video | Netherlands | April 5, 2011 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | August 20, 2018 |
| Home video | Australia | August 21, 2018 |
| Home video | France | September 18, 2018 |
| Home video | United States | May 26, 2020 |
Full credits
| Director | Michael Cimino |
| Cast | Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale (Stan), John Savage (Steven Pushkov), Meryl Streep (Linda), George Dzundza (John), Rutanya Alda (Angela), Pierre Segui (Julien), Amy Wright (Bridesmaid), Richard Kuss (Linda's Father), Joe Grifasi (Bandleader), Dennis Watlington (Cab Driver), Shirley Stoler (Steven's Mother), Chuck Aspegren (Axel), Mary Ann Haenel (Stan's Girl), Mady Kaplan (Axel's Girl), Paul D'Amato (Sergeant), Christopher Colombi Jr. (Wedding Man), Victoria Karnafel (Sad Looking Girl), Jack Scardino (Cold Old Man), Joe Strnad (Bingo Caller), Helen Tomko (Helen), Charlene Darrow (Red Head), Jane-Colette Disko (Girl Checker), Michael Wollet (Stock Boy), Robert Beard (World War Veteran), Joe Dzizmba (World War Veteran), Stephen Kopestonsky (Priest), John F. Buchmelter III (Bar Patron), Frank Devore (Barman), Tom Becker (Doctor), Lynn Kongkham (Nurse), Nongnuj Timruang (Bar Girl), Po Pao Pee (Chinese Referee), Dale Burroughs (Embassy Guard), Parris Hicks (Sergeant), Samui Muang-Intata (Chinese Bodyguard), Sapox Colisium (Chinese Man), Vitoon Winwitoon (NVA Officer), Somsak Sengvilai (V.C. Referee), Charan Nusvanon (Chinese Boss), Jiam Gongtongsmoot (Chinese Man At Door), Chai Peyawan (South Vietnamese Prisoner), Mana Hansa (South Vietnamese Prisoner), Sombot Jumpanoi (South Vietnamese Prisoner), Phip Manee (Woman In Village), Ding Santos (V.C. Guard), Krieng Chaiyapuk (V.C. Guard), Ot Palapoo (V.C. Guard), Chok Chai Mahasoke (V.C. Guard), Joel Thingvall (Steel Worker (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Deric Washburn |
| Story | Deric Washburn, Louis Garfinkle, Michael Cimino, Quinn K. Redeker |
| Producer | Barry Spikings, John Peverall, Michael Cimino, Michael Deeley |
| Cinematography | Vilmos Zsigmond |
| Editing | Peter Zinner |
| Music | Stanley Myers |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
